Smells Like Teen Spirit on Kurt Cobain’s 1953 Martin D-18 “Grandpa”
This was an iconic moment for me. Playing “Grandpa,” a guitar originally owned by Mary Lou Lord, Kurt Cobain, and Elliot Smith, was a visceral experience. We had a short amount of time, and so this was filmed in one take only. Thank you, Keaton Yoo, for capturing the moment. I’m a huge fan of Martin Guitar; I want to be a part of their history. If you are, too, let me know in the comments below. If you were inspired to play a Martin Guitar by watching one of my videos, email me by emailing GuitarStories@maryspender.com.
Thank you, Martin! https://www.martinguitar.com/
I recently started watching Mary Spender’s YouTube videos after an algorithmic delivery from the YouTube AI gods. YouTube prefers us addicted to watching without thinking about watching video after video. The Skip Ad button takes longer to notice when slipping into slumber. I digress. Mary Spender is an excellent guitarist, editor, narrator of any topic, and a gifted songwriter. Young as she is, she has a ripening curious mind. I am slowly falling in love with Mary due, in no small part, to her wonderful, slightly Posh, British accent and her perfect elocution with the Queen’s English. A clear voice underpins any topic with the narrator’s charm. Did I mention how gifted she is at editing YouTube videos? Editor Badge earned. Now that we have dived ever so slightly into her past origins and upbringing, the accent, some might characterize affectation, was nurtured and bred in the bone.
Spender was born at the British Military Hospital in Rinteln, Germany, the daughter of a British Army officer. She studied classical music at the University of Bristol, including playing the viola and classical singing.
CR’s Take
Recommended
Score 77
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Headphone
This wireless Bluetooth model from Bose delivers very good sound quality and active noise reduction, combining elements of in-ear and earbud earphones. These earphones have an isolating design and an ambient sound monitoring feature; they will provide some muffling and electronic canceling of external noises and reduce the amount of sound that escapes from the earpieces. As such, they are best for those who want highly portable earphones that reduce the noise they hear from their surroundings or don’t want the sound from the earpieces to disturb others.
About this item
INTRODUCING QuietComfort EARBUDS II: These new wireless, Bluetooth, noise-canceling earbuds from Bose weren’t designed with a one-size-fits-all approach. These next-generation wireless earbuds are engineered to fit you. They intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance for uninterrupted, immersive listening wherever you are. To ensure all-day comfort and a secure fit, they come with three pairs of ear tips and three pairs of custom stability bands to find the best fit for your ears. Own your uniqueness with sound and fit shaped to you.
BOSE World’s Best NOISE CANCELLING EARBUDS: QuietComfort Earbuds II intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance to your ears to enjoy deep, immersive sound and the world’s best noise cancellation. August 2022. Conclusions derived by Bose Corp., based on ANC measurements made by Michael & Assoc., Inc. per ANSI/ASA S12.42-2010
BOSE COMFORTABILITY: To ensure your wireless earbuds feel comfortable and stay put no matter what you’re doing, QC Earbuds II comes with a Bose Fit Kit. The convenient Fit Kit includes three pairs of ear tips and three pairs of stability bands made from soft silicone for all-day comfort and a secure fit.
WIRELESS & EASY TO USE: Use the simple touch interface on the wireless earbuds to control everything. This convenient interface frees your hands so you can stay focused on whatever you’re doing. With simple swipes and taps, play or pause music, the noise cancellation level, all without touching your phone. Note: If you face an issue with Bluetooth connectivity, please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
LONG-LASTING BATTERY: Stay absorbed in the music you love for up to 6 hours. When not in use, store your Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II in the portable charging case — it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. If the battery gets low, voice prompts let you know. Out of power and don’t have enough time to charge fully? The quick-charge option provides up to 2 hours of battery life from a 20-minute charge.
ADVANCED BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY: To ensure your earbuds stay connected to your device, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offers advanced Bluetooth 5.3 capability. This newest generation of Bluetooth technology offers a strong, continuous connection as long as you’re within 30 feet of the paired device. The earbuds keep track of the last seven paired devices to easily swap between them without reconnecting.
BOSE MUSIC APP: The Bose Music app guides you through setup. Use the app to access your preferences, including noise cancellation levels, Bluetooth connections, shortcuts, and more.
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Youri
Mary hitting lower notes makes me shiver every time!
Robert Murphy
I love the Eagles and their versions of songs but your touches on this version were just amazing! As I listen again your low notes were amazing and then the way you hit “lighten up” right after it, great job!
V. van Wijngaarden
Well done guys. As always, your voice is like that of an angel. And Rhett has the sweetest-sounding slide guitar for this. Good job
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)
Official Music Video for Smells Like Teen Spirit performed by Nirvana.
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Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit – Live 1991 The Best Version
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit – Live 1991 on “The Word” 720p HD, taken from the 1999 rebroadcast, Best Of The Word. Recorded by me using a Sony Nicam HiFi VHS VCR at SP onto a new TDK EHG video tape.