Kurt Cobain (47,722 views)

[Platypus]

I'd gladly chop off 10-15 years of my life for an extra octave

[Tetra]

what's the exchange rate on years of life to semitones?

[CT]

Sept 6, 2023 18:16:21 GMT Goober said:

Did you know that heroin actually helps expand vocal range?

it’s no coincidence that Phil Anselmo only hit E1’s after doing it, there’s no other logical explanation other than Heroin

[VocalDudeGuy]

What do we think of the Eb2 around 1:04? It sounds pretty weak but it holds up better compared to some of the questionable notes such as the E2 "Pleatu."

[Henny Macc]

I tried to argue for its inclusion on TRP3 and got scrotumized pretty hard by rebaru over it, so good luck

[VocalDudeGuy]

It should at least have it's existence acknowledged in the question notes section. Though rebaru seems pretty inactive atm so R.I.P to his profiles for now.

[senatorsenpai]

It does sound like he touches E♭2 there but very fry-heavy, I think the spoiler would be the right place for it. Also, it's always a pleasure to watch that performance.

Just listening to the "And I Love Her" clip for C♯2 and it sounds to me like he starts on a (sharp) B1. Does anyone else hear the same?

[VocalDudeGuy]

The "And I love her" does sound a bit lower in comparison. IDK if it gets down to a B1 or if I'd consider it countable tho.

[Bink]

ALRIGHT the bolds have been put on there, there is no C5 in "Even In His Youth" that i would remotely consider boldworthy but if someone can dispute i'll see what you all think

[VocalDudeGuy]

I listened to it and nothing struck me as particularly boldible in that song, tho I wouldn't consider myself an expert.

I find it a travesty that nothing from the Big Cheese Demo has been listed, especially the scream from 2:32. You can argue that it's not the most pleasant sounding note, though that could apply to a lot of Kurt's notes. It's long, controlled, sustained, and it's got some power to back it up. I think there's a good argument to be made about that note being boldible, but if not, I see no reason not to at least list it along with some other moments from the demo.

[rebaru]

im all for removing every single bold in this thread personally

[Goober]

keep teen spirit Bb4

[VocalDudeGuy]

Where did you sleep last night should also keep it's bold.

[CounterLife]

youtu.be/gFsoiFB71zY?si=KJfwLzlVs-p9SgsI&t=2231

C#2?

[Henny Macc]

I think C2 actually! And stronger than I'd expect!

Dave Grohl also gets some G2s there if it's not too dumb of a clip to count lol

[rob]

I agree. I'd say fully countable, mostly because Kurt is relaxed and goofing around, plus it's got good weight.

[VocalDudeGuy]

Also a sharp G2/flat G#2 from Krist. All that video tells me is that Krist needs his own range planet. We could probably find some more notes with some obscure clips/interview and cobble together a 5 note thread.

[Henny Macc]

He hits a D5 at the beginning of "Territorial Pissings", so you might be onto something there!!

[VocalDudeGuy]

I think Kirst also does a bit of singing in the brief "cover" of sweet home Alabama in the unplugged show.

[Henny Macc]

Dec 27, 2023 6:27:29 GMT VocalDudeGuy said:

I think Kirst also does a bit of singing in the brief "cover" of sweet home Alabama in the unplugged show.

E♭5 here holy shit 

[mls1996]

Jun 4, 2021 8:22:12 GMT fedemayhemile said:

It's an amazing FACT that Kurt, the guy that sang of PURE feeling not really caring at all about technique or the health of his own voice had an actual 4 octave range, HAH.

I mean, some people are just born with talent and don't even try to sing well but are great singers regardless (like Dylan lol). It just happens naturally, I guess. 

[halloweenjack95]

Dec 28, 2023 3:33:47 GMT Henny Macc said:

Dec 27, 2023 6:27:29 GMT VocalDudeGuy said:

I think Kirst also does a bit of singing in the brief "cover" of sweet home Alabama in the unplugged show.

E♭5 here holy shit 

1991 was imo his best year vocally. Especially live.

[Gilad]

Kurt gets down to a Bb2 on the word "black" here (he slides a bit lower but Bb's the lowest I'd count)

[VocalDudeGuy]

I'm actually surprised that note isn't in the thread, especially since it can be faintly heard in Kurt's vocal range video (I know that video isn't perfect but still.)

[hendrix94]

how about this note?: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YtH2rjrfaI&t=166s