Nirvana - Very Ape (In A Nevermind Kind of Way)

This is an experiment.
An attempt to make "Very Ape" sound like as if it was released on "Nevermind".

"In Utero" is my favorite album by Nirvana, music- and sound-wise. I've always been fond of the rough and honest nature of that album. An opinion that wasn't really shared by mainstream music listeners and even their own label and management.

There was always this thought in my head, what if the tracks on "In Utero" were mixed in the same way as on "Nevermind", clean-cut, slick and slighty over-produced.
Being an audio engineer for post production myself, I attempted to recreate the sound of each individual track, with an additional guitar track taken from the guide guitar track and vocal bits reused to create true double-tracking.

Here's the result, tell me what you think, I appreciate any feedback!

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to upload the entire remix due to Youtube's/UMG's policies.
I'm not intending to break copyright laws, this is merely an experiment.

[SpicyDonuts]

Do Nevermind in a Bleach Kind of Way. That would be the best contrast imo

[idontknowwhatmynameshouldb]

I just CANT picture this song being on Nevermind

[KendrickLacannabis]

This sounds waaaay better than I expected haha holy fuck this is awesome. 

[ThesGamingGuy]

These alternate mixes you have done with Nirvanas music breathe new life into iconic songs. Not that the originals or official alternates are crap because they are nothing short of amazing. Keep up the good work. Damn You Tube and copyright policies!

[barakaobama]

The double vocals on chorus really emphasized the Nevermind feeling. Great job!

[pkilly]

seriously you're a fucking genius.. how did this not happen already. wow

[ethanflynn]

Try and make Milk It a commercial song.

[johnpickk]

i like the vocals more in this version

[scottbridshaw]

Serve the Servants (In A Nevermind Kind of Way)

[KosdomBand]

This sounds like if it really was released on Nevermind, thank you for the upload, The Beginning of Music!

[lightbeforethetunnel]

I know this isn't a popular thing to say but I think this makes Very Ape better, personally. Good job.

[thesweatleaf]

I think the guitar would have sounded cleaner in the intro, and I think the distortion would have been closer to what we hear in Lounge Act.

[iTubeYourDadsMinge]

Good job with these mixes; it'd be great if you could do all of Nevermind and in Utero switched.

[Gmork-The-Nothing]

Very good effort! Apart from distinctive crunch of Kurt's guitar very different from anything on Nevermind, the production is spot on.

[chaz]

very ape was one of my faves in my teens.. this was amazin and refreshin to hear.. as i played the original to death, .. also very powerful. in the original the vocals are sorta subdued, .. was nice to hear them more prominent or clearer, even behind the heavier guitar

[justfelix]

the thing that separates each album is everything about them. The songs are written different, the recording techniques are completely different and the mixing is all completely different. That’s why I love them so much. Trying to do Very Ape in a “Nevermind-ey” way will always be futile. They were just that good at covering their tracks. Honestly reminds me of Dylan, “Don’t Look Back”.

[JaredSingletonATL]

The original is louder and raw but I do enjoy this mix. Would love to hear the entire song done in this remix

[TheShveyn]

Nirvana - Very Ape (In A Nevermind Kind of Way) the full version! PLEASE!

[chicomendez]

Great work mate! Punk for the masses for sure

[nunchucktube]

Woah. This blew my mind a bit. What an insane mix. 🤯