1) Nirvana was a popular and highly influential American grunge band. The band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987, and it was part of the Seattle grunge scene of the late 80s, alongside bands like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. As their popularity rose, alternative rock became a dominant genre on American and Canadian radio and music television during the early-to-mid '90s.
In late 1987, Cobain and Novoselic recruited drummer Aaron Burckhard (1987–1988).The three practiced material from Cobain's Fecal Matter tape. After losing contact with Burckhard, the pair instead practised with Dale Crover of the Melvins, and Nirvana recorded its first demos in January 1988. Their first single, a cover version of "Love Buzz", a song by Dutch group 'Shocking Blue', was released in November 1988 on the Seattle independent record label Sub Pop. Their debut album, 'Bleach', was produced by Jack Endino and released in June 1989. Later that year, the band recorded the 'Blew EP' with producer Steve Fisk.
At the start of the new decade, the band commenced their first recording sessions to the follow-up album with producer Butch Vig, substituted their drummer by Dave Grohl and signed to DGC Records. The result, 'Nevermind', would eventually sell over seven million copies in the United States, and over 30 million worldwide.
In early 1993, Nirvana released "Puss"/"Oh, the Guilt", a split single with The Jesus Lizard, on the independent label Touch & Go. Meanwhile, the group chose Steve Albini as the producer to record its third album. 'In Utero' debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart in September the same year.
As Nirvana's frontman, Cobain found himself referred to in the media as the "spokesman of a generation", with Nirvana the "flagship band" of "Generation X", their third studio album 'In Utero' was considered to be a conscious attempt to shed their audience. While Nirvana's mainstream popularity waned in the months following its release, their core audience cherished the band's dark interior, particularly after their 1993 performance on MTV Unplugged with the Meat Puppets, a band that Cobain had always idolised, performing with them the songs Oh, Me, Plateau and Lake of Fire. It was later released and topped the charts in 1994.
Nirvana's brief run ended with the suicide of Cobain in 1994, but the band's popularity expanded in the years that followed. Eight years after Cobain's death, "You Know You're Right", an unfinished demo that the band recorded two months prior to Cobain's death, topped radio playlists around the world. Since their debut, the band has sold more than fifty million albums worldwide, including more than ten million copies of Nevermind in the US alone. Nirvana remains a consistent presence on radio stations worldwide.
In 2004, the box set "With the Lights Out", a collection of radio sessions, home demos, studio demos and outtakes, was released. A year later, "Sliver: The Best Of The Box" was released, a compilation of selected "WTLO" tracks, but with 3 new tracks including a track from the famous "Fecal Matter" demo.
Band members: Kurt Cobain - vocals, guitar (1987–1994), Krist Novoselic - bass (1987–1994) Dave Grohl - drums, vocals (1990–1994)
Prior members:Aaron Burckhard - drums (1987–1988), Dale Crover - drums (1988, 1990), Dave Foster - drums (1988), Chad Channing - drums (1988–1990), Jason Everman - guitar (1989), Dan Peters - drums (1990)
Touring members: Pat Smear - guitar (1993–1994), Lori Goldston - cello (1993–1994), Melora Creager - cello (1994)
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2) Nirvana is a UK-based progressive rock band formed in 1967, primarily active in the late 1960s and early 1970s - and still sporadically active to the present day.
The band was formed in the summer of 1967 in an era when melodic pop/rock music with baroque and chamber arrangements and instrumentation was highly-prized. The band, consisted of two songwriter/performers - Greek-born Alex Spyropoulos and Irish-born Patrick Campbell-Lyons who met in London. They produced a number of singles (notably "Rainbow Chaser", "Pentecost Hotel", and "Tiny Goddess") for the fledgling Island Records label.
The band was signed by Island Records' founder Chris Blackwell in the era when he also signed the bands Traffic and Free.
In October 1967 the band released its first album - a concept album produced by Blackwell titled The Story of Simon Simopath. The album was probably the first narrative concept album ever released - predating story-driven concept albums such as The Pretty Things' S.F. Sorrow (December 1968), The Who's Tommy (April 1969) and The Kinks' Arthur (September 1969).
Musically, the group blended myriad musical styles including rock, pop, folk, jazz, Latin rhythms and classical music - primarily augmented by baroque chamber-style arrangements to create a unique entity.
The next year 1968 their follow-up album, All Of Us, featured a similar broad range of musical styles. Their third album To Markos III was released on the Pye label in 1969.
In 1971 the duo amicably separated for a while, with Campbell-Lyons the primary contributor to the next two Nirvana albums, Local Anaesthetic 1971, and Songs Of Love And Praise 1972. Campbell-Lyons subsequently worked as a solo artist and issued further albums: Me And My Friend 1973, Electric Plough 1981, and The Hero I Might Have Been 1983 though these did not enjoy commercial success.
The band reunited in 1985, successfully touring Europe and releasing a compilation album Black Flower 1987 containing some new material. (Black Flower had been the provisional title of their third album.) In the 1990s two further albums were released. Secret Theatre 1994 compiled rare tracks and demos, while Orange And Blue 1996 contained previously unreleased material including a tongue-in-cheek cover of the song "Lithium" originally recorded by the American grunge band Nirvana who released its first album in 1989, and who the band had successfully sued over use of the name Nirvana. The undisclosed terms of the settlement has apparently allowed the original Nirvana to continue using its name and issuing new recordings.
In 1999 the band released a three-disc CD anthology titled "Chemistry" including several previously-unreleased tracks and some new material.
Top musicians who played on Nirvana sessions include: Lesley Duncan, Herbie Flowers, Billy Bremner (later of Rockpile/Dave Edmunds fame), Luther Grosvenor, Wynder K. Frogg, Clem Cattini and the full lineup of rock band Spooky Tooth.
The group was in the school of baroque-flavored, melodic pop-rock music typified by The Beatles of "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver", The Beach Boys of Pet Sounds and God Only Knows, the Zombies of Odessey and Oracle and Time Of The Season, the Procol Harum of A Whiter Shade Of Pale, the Moody Blues of Days of Future Passed and Nights In White Satin and The Kinks of Waterloo Sunset. The majority of the tracks on Nirvana's albums fall into that broad genre of contemporary popular music - not easily categorized - but perhaps best described as the baroque or chamber strand of "progressive rock, soft rock or "orchestral pop".
Their first three albums were reissued on CD by Universal in 2003 and received critical acclaim. In 2005 Universal (Japan) reissued Local Anaesthetic and Songs Of Love And Praise.
As of late 2005 the founding members Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons are still sporadically writing and recording.
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3) Nirvana was a short-lived Finnish punk band formed in 1980, whose sole release was a 7" vinyl with tracks "Kielletyt leikit" and "Kuljen kaupungilla" with 200 pressings.
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4) Nirvana was a Dutch pop group, formed in 1985 by producers Bernard Oattes and Rob van Schaik. The group consisted of Anthony Moendir, Frits Broekrits and Annie Alberti and have released one single, "Say When", which became a big hit. The group split up in 1987.
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5) Nirvana is a side project of The Skaters' James Ferraro. Primitive droning drum beats and swirling synthesizers.
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6) Nirvana was a Slovenian hard-rock band in the early seventies. They appear on several collections (YU Record Collector Dream, Boom Festival 72).
Beans [
Nirvana Lyrics
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Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.
Naked, naked, naked,
Sitting cross-legged.
Naked, naked, naked,
And he ate some beans.
Wine, wine, wine.
Jessie had some wine.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some wine.
Beans, beans, beans.
Daddy ate some beans.
And he drank some wine.
And he was happy, happy, happy,
And he dranks some beans.
At first glance, Nirvana's song "Beans" may seem like a nonsensical tune with random phrases thrown in. However, upon closer examination, one can begin to see a deeper meaning behind the lyrics. It seems that the song is about finding happiness in life's simple pleasures, such as eating beans and drinking wine. The repetition of the phrase "happy, happy, happy" emphasizes the joy that can come from these simple activities.
The mention of Jessie and Daddy eating beans and drinking wine might also suggest a theme of family and togetherness. Maybe the members of Nirvana were trying to convey that happiness can be found in spending time with loved ones and sharing these simple pleasures together.
Interestingly, "Beans" was not included in any of Nirvana's official releases. It was recorded sometime between 1985 and 1986 and originally appeared on a demo tape called "Fecal Matter." The song was later leaked online and has since gained a cult following among Nirvana fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Beans, beans, beans.
The song is repeatedly emphasizing beans to highlight their importance in the story that follows.
Jessie had some beans.
Jessie is introduced as the character who possesses the beans, which brings him happiness and contentment.
He was happy, happy, happy,
Eating the beans brings Jessie extreme joy and satisfaction, which is reinforced with the repetition of 'happy' three times.
And he ate some beans.
Jessie continues to consume the beans, implying that they are the key to his happiness.
Naked, naked, naked,
A sudden shift in the lyrics, suggesting a change in the scene, as the focus changes to Jessie's environment.
Sitting cross-legged.
Jessie is depicted sitting in a relaxed and meditative position, implying a state of peace and calm.
And he was happy, happy, happy,
Despite being naked and in solitude, Jessie's consumption of the beans has already created a state of happiness within him.
And he ate some beans.
Jessie's consumption of beans continues, allowing his happiness to sustain.
Wine, wine, wine.
A new element is introduced, implying that Jessie now also possesses wine, which adds another layer to his emotional experience.
Jessie had some wine.
The introduction of the wine serves as a reminder of the sensory pleasures that accompany the beans.
And he ate some wine.
The repeated use of 'ate' to describe Jessie's consumption of the wine is unusual, yet suggests that he is experiencing it on a spiritual level rather than just indulging in it.
Beans, beans, beans.
The repetition of beans at the end of each verse further emphasizes the significance of the beans in Jessie's life.
Daddy ate some beans.
A new character appears in the story, suggesting that Jessie is not the only one who has been impacted positively by the beans.
And he drank some wine.
Daddy too partakes in the sensory pleasure that wine accompanies.
And he was happy, happy, happy,
The consumption of both beans and wine brings happiness to Daddy as well, reinforcing the idea that these elements hold some mystical, transcendental qualities.
And he dranks some beans.
The use of 'dranks' instead of drank creates a sense of surrealism, suggesting that the consumption of the beans was anything but ordinary.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KURT COBAIN
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The Fungi
The song is in a higher pitch, showing the singer's change in perspective. It is used through some machinery, thus showing his disgust for himself and the strength of his emotions. Kurt simply cannot conjure the emotional strength with his body, and must use machines to give and idea of his true thoughts.
The guitar is rigid, which bares strong remblance to his earthly form. It is rigid, bound by laws, norms, rules, physics,etc. Beans is his expression. The gutiar doesn't match the sheer brilliance of the vocal work, which we have established to be his feelings. This CLEARLY shows that his earthly form is nothing but hindering his true self.
We now draw attention to the title. Why would such a poet name it 'Beans'? I ask you this, dear reader, where do you get your beans? In a can. As William Patrick Corgan once proclaimed 'despite all of my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage'. Kurt is the bean. The one burst of flavour, trapped in a metal cage, reeking of commercialism and alienation.
'Beans, beans, beans.
Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.'
The repetition of beans shows his isolation trapped in his body. He wants to break free, and needs to. Jessie represents out greed. He does nothing but consume until he's not happy, but 'happy happy happy'. The imbecile is incapable of complex thought, like us. 'More muzeek plz' 'omg 10/10 good song bean man' 'Dave u so fooking hot uwu'. We...we are Jessie. And what does Jessie do? Eat beans. Eat the artist's soul, his creativity, his true self. What we're left with is nothing but a shell of a man, broken, detached and alone. The single bean, stuck to the can.
The Fungi
The song is in a higher pitch, showing the singer's change in perspective. It is used through some machinery, thus showing his disgust for himself and the strength of his emotions. Kurt simply cannot conjure the emotional strength with his body, and must use machines to give and idea of his true thoughts.
The guitar is rigid, which bares strong remblance to his earthly form. It is rigid, bound by laws, norms, rules, physics,etc. Beans is his expression. The gutiar doesn't match the sheer brilliance of the vocal work, which we have established to be his feelings. This CLEARLY shows that his earthly form is nothing but hindering his true self.
We now draw attention to the title. Why would such a poet name it 'Beans'? I ask you this, dear reader, where do you get your beans? In a can. As William Patrick Corgan once proclaimed 'despite all of my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage'. Kurt is the bean. The one burst of flavour, trapped in a metal cage, reeking of commercialism and alienation.
'Beans, beans, beans.
Jessie had some beans.
He was happy, happy, happy,
And he ate some beans.'
The repetition of beans shows his isolation trapped in his body. He wants to break free, and needs to. Jessie represents out greed. He does nothing but consume until he's not happy, but 'happy happy happy'. The imbecile is incapable of complex thought, like us. 'More muzeek plz' 'omg 10/10 good song bean man' 'Dave u so fooking hot uwu'. We...we are Jessie. And what does Jessie do? Eat beans. Eat the artist's soul, his creativity, his true self. What we're left with is nothing but a shell of a man, broken, detached and alone. The single bean, stuck to the can.
LandingMan
Or maybe it’s just a funny song
Z.D.H.B
@LandingMan r/whoossh
LandingMan
@Z.D.H.B Or maybe I'm going along with it
noah
uwu
Z.D.H.B
@LandingMan your doing the extreme opposite? OP wrote something big, in order too be sarcastic over it, and you say "or maybe it's just a funny song"
So how tf where you playing along with it?
AJ
Born in the wrong generation. Why can't more music be like this....
Green World
SIS we both came here from the same damn tik tok IT'S ME YOUR TWIN
Sven S
Green World wtf you talking about? Tik tok sucks
Sven S
Green World oh, bruh