Never will I forget my first Nirvana phase that began around 2007 and found it's peak around 2009. This piano rendition of SLTS was the most successful video on the JinzoCreed channel. I know, nowadays a million views on YT are insignificant - but in view of the fact that I am nothing but a tiny musician with little knowledge, this made and still makes me very proud. I also know that Kurt himself didn't really like SLTS but it was fun to play and I think that is what really matters. It's sad RUclips won't allow me to put a track of much better audio quality to this and I apologize for the clumsy playing and poor sound quality - but please keep in mind that I was 15 years old when I made this and didn't have the playing and recording experience and equipment that I have today. I uploaded an updated version on this channel. Please feel free to check it out.
Ok guys, straight talking. It's been a long long while since I have uploaded this and there was a long time period when I didn't even use this account. There were even years of inactivity. But now that I make own music (Singer-Songwriter) and new covers under my real name, I want to bring this thing up again. When I uploaded this cover I was a beginner in playing music. I had a lot of fun but I was not good at all. When I hear this noobish cover it's so hard for me to believe that so many people really like this. I was 16 when I made this. Meanwhile I of course noticed that Kurt hated this song and that Nirvana has loads of songs that are better than this one. What I want to tell you: You girls and boys, you who like this, comment and rate and share, make me incredibly happy and proud! I read all the comments and I had tears in my eyes. After all these years (this thing is up since 2007), in times when f*ing amazing pianists like Jarrod Radnich show you how to REALLY play piano, there are still people like you who support and encourage little musicians, little people like me. I really appreciate that and can't believe what I see here. You are the best! You have to keep in mind that I am only a little petty fellow from Germany. We live in the year 2015 and my playing and singing is still middle-rate. But when I read comments like "we hear this cover in English lessons" or "I want to have this played at my funeral" or "I will have this played on my wedding", what else is there for me to do but sigh in a rush of pride and happiness... The thought that my cover is played on wedding walk downs from all around the world... it's just unbelievable. Please, feel free to use the cover in any kind of experience! Play it on your wedding, funeral, birthday, party, lessons or whatever you like. I am very happy with it and feel honored. I am considering uploading a new version of this piano cover in better quality. Maybe on my RUclips anniversary in 2016. Thank you so much, people! Keep it up and I wish the best to all of you! Christoph Enderlein (the former but the one and only JinzoCreed)
Hey it's me from five years ago. I either commented on this video or on the one from the guy who just reuploaded it without giving you credit and then realized it was yours and commented about that. Anyways, I personally like the simplicity of this cover. It really shows just how emotional the melody of Smells Like Teen Spirit really is, which one wouldn't easily realize when presented in the context of a rock song, i.e. the original song. This is perhaps the best rendition of the song I've ever heard besides the violin one from "Montage of Heck" and of course the original. I'd like to hear a version of this song featuring a 3-piece rock band accompanied by an entire orchestra; the David Garrett cover is pretty close but I feel that the guitar parts weren't implemented as well as they could be, plus they shortened it and played it in E instead of F. I got off on a bit of a tangent there... sorry.
Christoph Enderlein Would you mind writing the notes down. I like this cover a lot and would love to play, yet I'm not so good that I could play it by ear. It would be great, not just for me but a lot of people who love your cover version.
Mr1Apokalypse Thank you for your feedback. The thing is that I cannot read or write a single note. :/ That'd be more for the real pianists, I am more of a songwriter (folk, pop, americana) than a classical piano player. But maybe in time someone could figure the notes out and write it down. :)
You say it's noobish, but I don't agree. I think it is simple, in a beautiful way. It captures the essential of Kurt Cobain's spirit. It's sad and bright at the same time. I think it traduces this quote about KC: a beautiful soul in a hard world. From a piano teacher, good job :)
Now, if someone had suggested slowing SLTS down and performing it on piano and cello, making it sad and haunting -- sort of like "Borrowed Tune" by Neil Young -- I think Kurt Cobain would've been willing to at least consider adding it to the Unplugged setlist.
The sound you produce is nothing like I've ever heard. Yes I've heard Smells Like Teen Spirit, yes I've heard a piano before, but your rendition of this song breathes light on something beautifully tragic. I love this and I never will not love this. This is a personal national anthem.
Absolute Perfection. I saw Kurt's face and I began to cry. Every emotion in my body was moved by this. You play beautifully. This is amazing and In my opinion you are doing Kurt a justice.
AWSOME, absolutly breathtaking. Even though its no grungy angst like the original i think it steal gets the sadness of the song in a beautiful soft way.
smo699 is absolutely right this DOES expose the pain behind the melody!! when a song can sound so good loud, soft, guitar, piano, whatever... it says alot about how good of a song it really is. The best part is it creates different feelings with the different instruments it is played with
rock is not about the fast playing and the high volume sounds!! rock is about how you play and how you feel a song! it doesn't mean this piano cover is non-rock! you are rocking dude!
this makes me want to cry :( other than that, amazing, amazing job. really beautifully done and by far the best piano cover online. it's nice to hear someone who can actually play.
i decided to learn to play the guitar when i fist heard "all apologies" kurt was such a brilliant musician. you know that when someone can take his music and play it using a different arrangement of musical instruments he had to be a musical genius.
[continues] I like to think that when you create a piece of art, it starts having a life on its own indipendent even from the author and everyone sees something different in it. This is not disrespectful to Kurt and Nirvana, on the contrary it's a sign of great appreciation of their work.
Loveeee this, it makes you realise what a melodic song it is. He loved The Beatles and said melody always came first; you can here that influence when you listen to his songs like this.
The picture of Kurt Cobain is nice! It is like that kurt was shock by the piano that he pause on for a moment to listen the piano version.. Nice! NIRVANA forever!
Hut ab! Es ist egal obs nun mit Gitarre oder nicht gespielt wird. Wenn es qualitativ hochwertig und anspruchsvoll ist und das ist es! Hut ab vor so viel Gefühl am Instrument.
This is truely amazing. A fantastic cover of a fantastic song. Very good job doing so, specially seeing as it's done by ear! Tbh, I have to say this is probably one of the best covers/tributes done. Had tears in my eyes. Kurt would be proud of you!
Teen Spirit Lyrics Load up on guns; bring your friends It's fun to lose and to pretend She's over-bored and self-assured Oh no, I know a dirty word Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello [Chorus] With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now; entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now; entertain us A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido Yeah, hey I'm worse at what I do best And for this gift I feel blessed Our little group has always been And always will until the end Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello [Chorus] And I forget just why I taste Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile I found it hard; it's hard to find Oh well, whatever, never mind Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello, how low Hello, hello, hello With the lights out, it's less dangerous Here we are now; entertain us I feel stupid and contagious Here we are now; entertain us A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial Songwriters: CO
'This piano version of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is played so soft and slowly that some rock fans may puke...' ROFL XD I LOVED IT! absolutely beautiful
im a really fan of nirvana i had all of them and i have to say that its very nice this piano version its a antoher way to still enjoying your music when your tired in your bed or alone. thanks
Stunning, fantastic job, you made my day, even I'm a bit sad now. This is the amblem of a generation.I was 20 when he died.Such a big loss in many aspects.Kurt did it powerfull, you made it emotional.Beautifull tribute.20/10.
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Never will I forget my first Nirvana phase that began around 2007 and found it's peak around 2009. This piano rendition of SLTS was the most successful video on the JinzoCreed channel. I know, nowadays a million views on YT are insignificant - but in view of the fact that I am nothing but a tiny musician with little knowledge, this made and still makes me very proud. I also know that Kurt himself didn't really like SLTS but it was fun to play and I think that is what really matters. It's sad RUclips won't allow me to put a track of much better audio quality to this and I apologize for the clumsy playing and poor sound quality - but please keep in mind that I was 15 years old when I made this and didn't have the playing and recording experience and equipment that I have today. I uploaded an updated version on this channel. Please feel free to check it out.
million views is not insignificant. Great cover.
I think it's great. Do you have a sheet for this? I would love to learn it.
Well done though, i think it's great.
I found your version more than 10 years ago and I still listen to it sometimes I will check your new version
@@ruukey281same here. Same story,...
I'm a rock fan and I didn't puke. It sounded so beautiful like Kurt
Ok guys, straight talking.
It's been a long long while since I have uploaded this and there was a long time period when I didn't even use this account. There were even years of inactivity. But now that I make own music (Singer-Songwriter) and new covers under my real name, I want to bring this thing up again.
When I uploaded this cover I was a beginner in playing music. I had a lot of fun but I was not good at all. When I hear this noobish cover it's so hard for me to believe that so many people really like this. I was 16 when I made this. Meanwhile I of course noticed that Kurt hated this song and that Nirvana has loads of songs that are better than this one.
What I want to tell you: You girls and boys, you who like this, comment and rate and share, make me incredibly happy and proud! I read all the comments and I had tears in my eyes. After all these years (this thing is up since 2007), in times when f*ing amazing pianists like Jarrod Radnich show you how to REALLY play piano, there are still people like you who support and encourage little musicians, little people like me. I really appreciate that and can't believe what I see here. You are the best!
You have to keep in mind that I am only a little petty fellow from Germany. We live in the year 2015 and my playing and singing is still middle-rate. But when I read comments like "we hear this cover in English lessons" or "I want to have this played at my funeral" or "I will have this played on my wedding", what else is there for me to do but sigh in a rush of pride and happiness... The thought that my cover is played on wedding walk downs from all around the world... it's just unbelievable.
Please, feel free to use the cover in any kind of experience! Play it on your wedding, funeral, birthday, party, lessons or whatever you like. I am very happy with it and feel honored. I am considering uploading a new version of this piano cover in better quality. Maybe on my RUclips anniversary in 2016.
Thank you so much, people! Keep it up and I wish the best to all of you!
Christoph Enderlein
(the former but the one and only JinzoCreed)
Hey it's me from five years ago. I either commented on this video or on the one from the guy who just reuploaded it without giving you credit and then realized it was yours and commented about that. Anyways, I personally like the simplicity of this cover. It really shows just how emotional the melody of Smells Like Teen Spirit really is, which one wouldn't easily realize when presented in the context of a rock song, i.e. the original song. This is perhaps the best rendition of the song I've ever heard besides the violin one from "Montage of Heck" and of course the original. I'd like to hear a version of this song featuring a 3-piece rock band accompanied by an entire orchestra; the David Garrett cover is pretty close but I feel that the guitar parts weren't implemented as well as they could be, plus they shortened it and played it in E instead of F. I got off on a bit of a tangent there... sorry.
Christoph Enderlein
Would you mind writing the notes down. I like this cover a lot and would love to play, yet I'm not so good that I could play it by ear. It would be great, not just for me but a lot of people who love your cover version.
Mr1Apokalypse Thank you for your feedback. The thing is that I cannot read or write a single note. :/ That'd be more for the real pianists, I am more of a songwriter (folk, pop, americana) than a classical piano player. But maybe in time someone could figure the notes out and write it down. :)
freaking legend.
+Christoph Enderlein PLEASE make an updated version of this cover. I cant get enough of this. Im blown away
I was on the search for something heavy on the piano and accidentally stumbled across this. That is one of the best things I have ever heard.
I remember listening 1000 times a day to this piece back in 2008, 9 years later it's still the most beautiful piano playing ever.
You say it's noobish, but I don't agree. I think it is simple, in a beautiful way. It captures the essential of Kurt Cobain's spirit. It's sad and bright at the same time. I think it traduces this quote about KC: a beautiful soul in a hard world. From a piano teacher, good job :)
Best cover i have ever heard! It's so amazing. Even Kurt would be honored to hear this version. Can't believe how beautiful it is.
thank you so much :-)
This version is remarkable. It brings out (without all that noise and distortion) the undoubtable craft and talent Kurt had as a songwriter.
Timeless...
From Venezuela.. tears fill my eyes.. Awesome.. Absolutely,. "Kurtco" you're in our hearts and souls..
Now, if someone had suggested slowing SLTS down and performing it on piano and cello, making it sad and haunting -- sort of like "Borrowed Tune" by Neil Young -- I think Kurt Cobain would've been willing to at least consider adding it to the Unplugged setlist.
I am a huge rock fan, didn't hate it, absolutely adored it, one of the most beautiful things I've heard xx
If you're reading this I hope you have a tremendous day!
I've never heard it so beautifully organized before... This defiantly was one of his true masterpieces.
Musica para mis oidos... ahora puedo poner esta cancion y mi abuela ya no me dira satanica jejeje
:-))))
The sound you produce is nothing like I've ever heard. Yes I've heard Smells Like Teen Spirit, yes I've heard a piano before, but your rendition of this song breathes light on something beautifully tragic. I love this and I never will not love this. This is a personal national anthem.
2023
:-O
dude, no kidding, every true rock fan melts when hearing this, great job!
puissance mélancolique de ce piano et de l'esprit de Kurt qui plane au dessus. Merci K. pour avoir changer nos vies et les avoir rendus plus trash!!!
Absolute Perfection. I saw Kurt's face and I began to cry. Every emotion in my body was moved by this. You play beautifully. This is amazing and In my opinion you are doing Kurt a justice.
Couldn't have been mire brilliantly composed, yet it is so haunting.
Ich finds wunderschön!
Ich mag die originalversion total, hätt' nich gedacht, dass es so ruhig und langsam gut sein könnte
wow....... beutifull ........and kurt will also amaze
AWSOME, absolutly breathtaking. Even though its no grungy angst like the original i think it steal gets the sadness of the song in a beautiful soft way.
oh man!! I love it!! I am 28 years old fan of Nirvana and... oh God!! Thank you!!
"crying".........beautiful...just..beautiful
kurt would be proud
smo699 is absolutely right
this DOES expose the pain behind the melody!!
when a song can sound so good loud, soft, guitar, piano, whatever... it says alot about how good of a song it really is. The best part is it creates different feelings with the different instruments it is played with
The Most beautiful piano play i've ever heard!!
R.I.P. Kurt! We miss You :(
I normally don't bother commenting but this is really beautiful (: So talented.
Your playing is wonderful and you are very talented.. This song played by you made me cry..
Just want to say man that this cover is the best! I searched for other piano covers but I always keep coming back to this one! Great JOB!
God. I wish I could play like you.
This is so beautiful...
The kind of song you listen to when you miss someone that's gone,,
I thank you.
people who can do this have my complete respect!
This is the most beautiful cover of a Nirvana song I've ever heard. This cover makes me cry every time. You're so very talented, Christoph.
+Ali Muenzen Very kind comment, thank you very much for listening!
i luv this version it put on to cd about 8 times one after the other.its beautiful,sad and haunting but amazing
I would never have thought that it is possible to make such a great piano-version of smells like teen spirit...
I am sure that Kurt would have loved this version more than you could imagine you little genius
"Here we are now, entertain us..." Definitely entertained me!
this arrangement really shows how beautiful this song is. this rendition almost brought me to tears. thanks for this. :)
rock is not about the fast playing and the high volume sounds!! rock is about how you play and how you feel a song! it doesn't mean this piano cover is non-rock! you are rocking dude!
Both Beautiful and Haunting...
Inspirational
this makes me want to cry :( other than that, amazing, amazing job. really beautifully done and by far the best piano cover online. it's nice to hear someone who can actually play.
JinzoCreed this is absolutely beautiful. I appreciate this to the fullest.
i decided to learn to play the guitar when i fist heard "all apologies" kurt was such a brilliant musician. you know that when someone can take his music and play it using a different arrangement of musical instruments he had to be a musical genius.
I dont really think that ppl should make covers, but this is so awesome. Can listen over and over again! You rocks!
Waaw Beautiful.
C'est magnifique j'en ai les larmes aux yeux. The Grunge is not dead. Que Kurt repose en paix.
RIP Kurt.
This is Amazing..Maybe Kurt could love it...^^..
Thank's Kurt for all you've done for us...We love you and we miss u...
Hell this peace took me on a seven minute ride back to my youth!
Thank you mate!
RIP Kurt Cobain RIP
so beautiful i bet kurts smilin down on this man, amazing job
I got crushed on this song... There are so much feelings and it's just WHOA
I like both versions =)
good job
[continues] I like to think that when you create a piece of art, it starts having a life on its own indipendent even from the author and everyone sees something different in it. This is not disrespectful to Kurt and Nirvana, on the contrary it's a sign of great appreciation of their work.
soft, smooth, sweet, melodic, sad :5plus
it reminds kurt a lot now that I miss him a lot
Beautiful!
Kurt,you will always be one of the greatest. R.I.P
you are making everyone cry, congratulations. Very beautiful..
You did a very good job, and I am also surprised by the face that this worked out so good on the piano. We want more !
this song is haunting.. Its so deep.. amazing :)
one of the most beautiful covers i have ever heard.
i'm in love with this version of this song........ aahhh my congrats to the musician, whoever you are..
this is amazing never thought that the great rock song will become a emotional pianosong i love it
This should be played while I sleep, i'd wake up in a happier mood LOL. Nice job, there, you made the piano cool.
no words to describe...
Fantastic...
I past all my childhood listening to this msuic, and is very cool at piano version. thank you.
Having heard this song so many times, the slower tempo takes a bit to get used too. Your cover is great and a fresh take on a classic.
Loveeee this, it makes you realise what a melodic song it is. He loved The Beatles and said melody always came first; you can here that influence when you listen to his songs like this.
incredible job, it's nice to hear real music in this day and age .. it's rare
Kurt would love it. It's a nice tribute and a great cover.
this is amazing, I'm crying, beautiful, stunning, this Kurt smiled her sky
It's really beautyful, Kurt really would have been proud if he had heard this. Keep on !
this is so beautiful i feel like if kurt would want it to be played like this is simply beautiful I must play this
wow.... just.... wow.... very good. gave me chills. if i could i would give it 10/5
outstanding, keep on rocking buddy
the best piano solo i have heard in a long time
3 words, 8 letters, 1 meaning
I LOVE IT !!
This is reAlly BEAUTIFUL...
..........
The picture of Kurt Cobain is nice! It is like that kurt was shock by the piano that he pause on for a moment to listen the piano version.. Nice! NIRVANA forever!
wow. So pleasing to the ear. Just got up and got this treat. Thanks for playing
I've heard it a thousand times,,and i'm still loving it
wow that's terrific!!! great job! i never thought it could ever get so fantasticaly done on piano!
every real fan of nirvana's music must like your song..
good job.
please do some more covers like...come as you are, you know you're right, drain you, etc...! you are extremley talented. this was just beautiful. :)
Lovely nice played
Hut ab! Es ist egal obs nun mit Gitarre oder nicht gespielt wird. Wenn es qualitativ hochwertig und anspruchsvoll ist und das ist es!
Hut ab vor so viel Gefühl am Instrument.
Hail from Estonia! That was great. Perfect music.
This is truely amazing. A fantastic cover of a fantastic song. Very good job doing so, specially seeing as it's done by ear!
Tbh, I have to say this is probably one of the best covers/tributes done.
Had tears in my eyes.
Kurt would be proud of you!
Today would have celebrated his 49 birthday... Rest in peace Kurt Cobain
Fantastic, great, wonderful, beautiful!!!!
I think Cobain would appreciate this tribute.
Pretty job!
Teen Spirit Lyrics
Load up on guns; bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
[Chorus]
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now; entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now; entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
[Chorus]
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard; it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now; entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now; entertain us
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
A denial, a denial, a denial, a denial
Songwriters: CO
'This piano version of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' is played so soft and slowly that some rock fans may puke...' ROFL XD
I LOVED IT! absolutely beautiful
omg it's.. I can't find the words.. Ive never heard anything more beautiful than this. Thank you!
A tristeza do som é incrivelmente bela!
Wow, never thought this song could sound so peaceful and sweet.
If only I could get an MP3 version of this...
omg...
this is soo.. i dont know..
i cant find the words..
its so beautiful..
teaars.. thats all i have to say..
very great job.. u rockzz guy..
You have got perfect ears!!!Very nice perfom. ... Thanks
Amazing job! I have to stand up and clap this wonderful piece of art...it's add to my favourites! :P congratulations!
Awesome,like many have said a true Masterpiece.Beautiful song,and well played.
fantastic!!!!
RIP kurt
french guitarist and french nirvana fan
im a really fan of nirvana i had all of them and i have to say that its very nice this piano version its a antoher way to still enjoying your music when your tired in your bed or alone. thanks
so so so beautiful thank you for this, you made my day, really. nothing's better than falling asleep to this, so calming and relaxing, pure talent
Stunning, fantastic job, you made my day, even I'm a bit sad now. This is the amblem of a generation.I was 20 when he died.Such a big loss in many aspects.Kurt did it powerfull, you made it emotional.Beautifull tribute.20/10.
why is this so cool? I am in love!
thanks for the great music.
R.I.P Kurt
my god!! this is so beautifull
we miss you kurt!!!
gosh your talented, this song is absolutely beautiful... you made an energetic, one of my most favorite songs to become a sad mellow song... GREAT!!